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Factors causing Migration – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The important factors, therefore, which cause migration or which motivate people to move, may broadly be classified into four categories:
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Characteristics of Migrants in India – UPSC Indian Society Notes
Migrants in India exhibit a diverse array of characteristics shaped by various factors such as socioeconomic status, education level, and regional disparities.
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Migration – Migration Issues and Trends – UPSC Indian Society Notes
Migration, in simple terms, means when people move from one place to another. According to the Demographic Dictionary,
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Population Policies in India – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The way a population changes over time affects a nation's development and the health of its people. This is especially important for developing countries
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Population Issues – UPSC Indian Society Notes
Population issues have long been a focal point of global discourse, captivating the attention of policymakers, researchers, and citizens alike.
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Population composition – UPSC Indian Society Notes
Population composition refers to the detailed description of a population, focusing on various characteristics that define its demographics
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The population pyramid (The age-sex pyramid) – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The age-sex structure of a population refers to the number of females and males in different age groups. A population pyramid is used to show the age-sex structure of the population.
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Demographic Dividend and Its Issues – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The demographic dividend happens when the working-age population becomes larger compared to the dependent population
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Determinants of Population Change – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The change in the population size of a country is influenced by three main factors: births, deaths, and migration. Births add to the population, while deaths decrease it.
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Population Characteristics – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The characteristics of a given set of population can be understood on the basis of the following parameters:
